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EPISODE 170
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultant: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
EJ stands in the DiMera living room, sipping on cognac, as he looks out through the terrace doors.
The sound of the front door opening and closing doesn't deter him, as he keeps his focus out on the lovely day.
From the foyer, a familiar voice calls out to him, as they step inside.
It's Liam.
LIAM: You called?

EPISODE 169
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultant: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Hope stands in the Horton Square with John, her arms folded as she waits for John to answer her.
HOPE: John, whatever it is you're keeping from Marlena, I can tell it's connected to Bo and his mission. So you might as well tell me.
JOHN: Come on, Hope! You know I can't do that.
HOPE: Why not, John? This is obviously important enough that you're her

EPISODE 167
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultant: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Hope stands outside the café at Horton Town Square, looking in disbelief at a downright humble Aiden.
HOPE: You want to take me out for dinner? I'm sorry, are you feeling okay?
AIDEN: Hope, come on, I'm trying here.
HOPE: No no, I mean...cut me some slack here. We haven't had a single conversation since we've met where we haven't argued. I mean...I would

EPISODE 166
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultant: C. Nathaniel Richardson
Tyler steps off the elevator at University Hospital, making a beeline for Victor's room.
As Tyler opens the door, he's followed in by Daniel, who tries to stop Tyler from advancing.
DANIEL: Ahh...Mr. Houston...
TYLER: Yes?
DANIEL: I'm sorry, I'm...just about to do a quick check-up on Victor, and...
Victor, hearing Tyler and Daniel's voice

EPISODE 165
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Kate stands in her penthouse condo, finishing pouring a smoothie in her kitchenette, as she hears the front door unlock.
She turns to see who it is, and smiles upon seeing Billie's face.
KATE: Ah! You finally made it.
Billie walks in, clutching her jacket, trying to hide the fatigue in her eyes. Kate turns around and smiles wid

EPISODE 164
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Sami storms down the hallway at University Hospital, making a beeline for Marlena's office. Visibly enraged by the news Kim has just passed onto her, she knocks loudly on her mother's office door.
Inside, Marlena looks up from her desk, concerned by the urgency of the knocking sound.
MARLENA: Come in!
Sami throws the door

EPISODE 163
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Jennifer and Liam step into Jennifer's bedroom, Jennifer smiling as she walks toward her chest of drawers, looking for a towel.
LIAM: Well, I think that went pretty well.
JENNIFER: I do too.
Jenn turns around after grabbing a fresh towel, and looks lovingly at Liam.
JENNIFER: I want to say, I am so proud of you.
J

EPISODE 162
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Nick sits in the Horton Town Square, sipping on a coffee while he flips through his phone. Moments later, Nicole makes her way into the square.
NICOLE: Nick! I've been looking for you.
Nick looks up, nonplussed. He responds cooly.
NICK: Oh, so now you're looking for me? But when I try to reach you, you're too busy. So...

EPISODE 161
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
In the Horton living room, Laura paces the room, while Liam, Jenn and JJ look on. Laura has an intense look on her face, trying to sort out the details of Liam's story.
After a moment, she stops and turns to face Liam.
LAURA: You know, Liam, I realize you've had a lot of struggles the last few years. And I do appreciate you being so hone

EPISODE 160
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Justin sits in the Kiriakis living room, wearing his robe. He sits on the sofa, sipping a coffee while he flips through the morning edition of the Salem Spectator on his tablet.
Alex walks into the room, fully dressed for the day, surprising Justin.
ALEX: Morning.
JUSTIN: Well, you're off to an early start.
Alex pours himself a cu

EPISODE 159
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Sheryl sits in the mirror at the seedy Lakeview Motel, where she's been hiding out for the past few days. Her long, light brown hair now a short bob of vibrant strawberry blonde, Sheryl sits before the hotel room vanity, finishing up her makeup. She closely studies the makeup of the picture of Crystal Clarke RN, who, with the help of similar facial features, she is attem

EPISODE 157
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Liam sits upright in Jenn's bed, as Jenn stands over him, arms folded, still dressed in overalls in preparation to paint Liam's house.
JENNIFER: Liam...
LIAM: I'm sorry. Jenn, I didn't mean--
JENNIFER: You said it wasn't like before when we lived together. Now, I know that you and I never lived together, so the only thing that can mean is that you're fix

EPISODE 156
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Eric wakes up in his bed at the Salem Inn, smiling as he turns to touch his new bride. Eric wakes up a start as he realizes Nicole never returned to their room. Looking around the room, he realizes she never returned from the office. Regardless, in vain hope, he calls out to her.
ERIC: Nicole?
After hearing no response, Eric sighs, shaking his hea

EPISODE 155
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Will wakes up from a deep sleep, hearing his phone light up from an unexpected phone call. Through, half-shut eyes, he grimaces at the bright light of the vibrating phone, checking to see who's calling him.
It's Nicole.
WILL: Nicole? (sigh) She can leave a message.
Will puts down his phone, ignoring Nicole's call, and lays back down i

EPISODE 154
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Gabi looks at the bottle of pills in her hand, as she stands in her apartment, watching Nick lie on her sofa, in severe pain from his headache.
She sighs, as she contemplates her options.
Without a word, Gabi turns back toward Nick's jacket, to put the pills back in, and thinks about opening the desk drawer, containing the gun she was given b

EPISODE 153
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
It's late, and Nick walks Gabi to the door of her apartment. They talk (mostly Nick talks, while Gabi pretends to listen), as they walk, arm in arm. As it's still raining, Nick holds a big umbrella over them both, protecting them.
NICK: So it's basically the biggest EDM festival in Europe, and...I think we should check it out.
GABI: That sounds really good

EPISODE 152
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Kim stands by the bar at the Brady Pub, looking at Eric and Marlena with a stunned expression.
KIM: I'm sorry, what did you just tell me?
Marlena takes a moment to find the right words before re-explaining her request to Kim.
MARLENA: Kim...Valerie and I have been going over Roman's files, trying desperately to figure out what exactl

EPISODE 151
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Alex sits in his seat at the Kiriakis dinner table, with all eyes in the room on him, as he stirs uncomfortably.
ANJELICA: Well, darling? I'd love to stay here with you and the family. If you'll have me. What do you say?
Alex looks around the table, visibly uneasy with his mother's request. He finally musters up the courage and shakes his

EPISODE 150
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Abby and Laura emerge from the kitchen of the Horton house, laughing as they talk to each other about their day. As they enter the living room, a moment of awkward silence hits them.
ABBY: You know, I know I don't say this very often, Grandma, but...it's good to have you back in Salem.
Laura takes Abby into a warm embrace, feeling grateful for he

EPISODE 148
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Marlena sits in Valerie's office at University Hospital, as they go over Roman's case. Valerie shakes her head as she goes over his file.
VALERIE: You know, Marlena, I've gotta say...I know that there's a lot of missing pieces here, but...this man has been in your life for so many years. I...I mean, wouldn't you have known sooner that he isn't who he claims

EPISODE 147
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Gabi sits at a table at Club TBD, looking up uncomfortably as she sits across from Nick. Nick leans back in his seat, smiling as he watches Kate interject on their date. Kate stands over Gabi, having dropped paperwork before Gabi, and glares at Gabi, as Gabi responds meekly.
GABI: Ahh...Kate...can we...can we do this another time, I'm kinda...busy.

EPISODE 146
Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultants: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco
Gabi steps into Club TBD, dressed to the nines in a form fitting "little black dress", her hair done up in a neat bun. Nick gets up from his seat at their table, in awe of Gabi's beauty.
NICK: Well, I have to say, I don't think I've ever seen anyone so beautiful in all my life.
Gabi blushes, looking down away from Nick sheepisly.
GABI